discussion How many grenadiers on a Tiger's a**e?

[spanner570]

Fun time again!! I've just had a play to see how many German grenadiers would fit comfortably on the rear of a Tiger.

The 1/35 Tiger is a late steel wheel version belonging to the 1st SS Div.'LSSAH' circa.1944/45. The grenadiers are Tamiya. All nicely dusted up using dry polyfilla with a bit of grey colouring.

Considering I was just messing about, I quite like the result.

I present for your comments.

Thanks,

Ron

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[yak face]

looks wicked ron,well done.Ill have to remember that tip about the polyfilla ,if i ever get round to doing a tank,it looks so effective.Great sense of action too,makes me wonder what theyre all hiding from! Excellent job ,cheers tony:welldone:

 

[spanner570]

Thanks for the comments Tony. Personally, I can't be doing with 'squeaky clean' models, especially tanks and infantry figures. I think they look far better roughed up a bit. The present Mrs.Ron goes ape when I reach for the 'muck' after taking a lot of care painting the model (women, they just don't understand)

Cheers,

Ron

P.S. The above statement is not neccessarily that of the masses!!!!! I thank you.

 

[Guest]

Nice bit of work Ron and i do agree with that statement %100, my wife likes them when they look nice and new. Good tip about the polyfilla definately one to remember, keep up the good work.

 

[stona]

EIGHT! what do I win?

That looks fabulous. One day I'm going to build some armour - just as soon as I finish this pile of airplanes.lol.

Steve

 

[Guest]

Hi Ron,

Very nicely presented, the figures certainly do add to this one. It's not often we see models presented with figures so a nice change and a very realistic scene too.

Regards.......Mark.

 

[Centurion3RTR]

You know, i'm sure you can get some more on there, i can still see a Tiger.

Only joking spanner, it's a great looking model that's alive. Nice one.

Take care, John

 

[spanner570]

EIGHT! what do I win?That looks fabulous. One day I'm going to build some armour - just as soon as I finish this pile of airplanes.lol.

Steve

Thanks for the kind comments....Your prize Steve, is a w/end on Dartmoor in Feb. 2010 with 8 grenadiers in a 4 man tent. All you require is a sleeping bag....Oh! and dont forget the soap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

Sorry NO cash alternative.

Enjoy yourself,

Ron

 

[spanner570]

In answer to the smart alec who informed me that I had forgotten the tank's radio antenna, I would like to inform HIM that the grenadier with the MP 40 is lying on it !!!!

Quick thinking, eh, men !!!!:nana:

 

[stona]

Thanks for the kind comments....Your prize Steve, is a w/end on Dartmoor in Feb. 2010 with 8 grenadiers in a 4 man tent. All you require is a sleeping bag....Oh! and dont forget the soap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.Sorry NO cash alternative.

Enjoy yourself,

Ron

Woohoo! I can hardly wait. Seriously that is some nice armour and the more I see from you (and some of the other armour modellers) the more tempted I become. My main problem is that I am hopeless with figures.

Cheers

Steve

 

[spanner570]

Woohoo! I can hardly wait. Seriously that is some nice armour and the more I see from you (and some of the other armour modellers) the more tempted I become. My main problem is that I am hopeless with figures. Cheers

Steve

Don't worry about being hopeless with figures Steve, why do you think I always muck my efforts up with dust or white wash or whatever?

Cuumm on, my son, 'av a go!!

Ron